Spanish Teacher

Community spirit - Bayside Location - Learning Environment built for Boys **THE COLLEGE** **APPOINTMENT** **Secondary Teacher - Spanish** - Teachers are appointed by the Executive Principal in consultation with the Principal. The appointee is responsible to the Principal through the Head of Sub School. - The position will attract a salary and teaching load as determined through discussion on appointment. Every staff member is expected to undergo a process of regular appraisal. - Teachers are required to provide quality education in support of the ethos of the College, by managing classes and students effectively; ensuring cognisance of the syllabus and work program expectations; promoting learning as something to be enjoyed and maximised for each student throughout every lesson; fulfilling the "teacher’s role" in and out of class; maintaining good order and discipline; and providing a caring environment. **CURRICULUM** - Teach the allocated timetables of classes in the Secondary Schools. - Be innovative where appropriate and make best use of the College’s resources in teaching. - Accept that there exist individual differences in ability, personality, need and learning styles in students, and always attempt to cater for these differences. - Give students regular feedback (oral and written) on academic performance and behaviour. - Attend professional development programs to enhance teaching skills and knowledge. - Follow College policy in relation to academic matters, including the work programs, assignments and testing, and QCAA requirements. - Provide reports to parents at meetings, interviews and in writing as required. - Supervise other classes as required. **ORGANISATION** - Be a good role model for students in personal expectations, dress, demeanour and support of the Christian values and ethos of the College. - Be aware of requirements under Workplace Health & Safety and always endeavour to see that these are followed. - Know and implement emergency and accident procedures. - Accept responsibility for the pastoral needs of students inside and outside the classroom. This includes students not actually in timetabled classes. - Actively support the College Behaviour Management Policy and insist on acceptable standards of behaviour, including dress, in students. - Encourage students to take responsibility for their own actions and make them aware of the need to show respect for others in interpersonal relationships. - Be punctual to classes, form class, house meetings, assemblies, chapel services, playground duties and other areas of supervision. - Deal with irresponsible or improper behaviour in the first instance or report same. Recurring problems should be reported to the Head of Sub School or Assistant Head of sub-school pastoral. - Report student’s academic problems to the Head of Sub School or Head of Department. - Report continuing or significant behavioural problems and academic problems to the parents at the earliest opportunity. - Report disciplinary issues and failure to complete homework to parents as and when it occurs the College’s Learning Management System. - Note and report absent students. **PASTORAL CARE** - Take an active role in the pastoral care of all students. - Insist on just actions and encourage consideration, kindness and integrity in interpersonal relationships. - Encourage students to use the pastoral care and personal development opportunities provided. - Report promptly student needs in the appropriate way. - Ensure that the College environment remains clean and pleasant. - Participate in the Co-curricular life of the College including House activities, worship, Open Days and other identified functions. - Actively contribute to a safety citizenship culture upholding health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices. **ADMISSIONS** - Support the College’s Admissions program by publicly and privately supporting the College to past, present and future families. - Support the Admissions program wherever possible by attending specific events. i.e. public shows etc. **OTHER** - Carry out other duties as required by the Principal. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** - Minimum: Education Diploma or Education Degree in relevant curriculum area. - Should preferably have experience teaching in Queensland schools or an understanding of the Queensland system. **CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS** - Must be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers. **APPLICATION** - a current CV that clearly details experience, particularly in relation to the above skills and abilities; - any additional information you may wish to submit; and - the names and contact details of two professional referees. Please note : All applicants must declare: - Any pre-existing injuries or medical conditions that would prevent you from performing this job - any convictions of any criminal offences - that all information supplied is accurate and complete *